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Winter snow survives MN summer

The UpTake digs deep – literally. Nick Coleman and Chuck Olsen find proof that Minnesota’s winter does not surrender easily, even in a 100 degree heatwave. Care to place bets on when this snowcone disappears from the St. Paul Sears parking lot?

Andy Carvin: Live-tweeter of revolutions

By Chuck Olsen, The Uptake

NPR Senior Strategist Andy Carvin tweets and re-tweets updates from the Middle East revolutions 16+ hours a day, 7 days a week.

The UpTake chats with Andy about how he finds his sources, how he balances his rapport with those sources while keeping a journalistic detachment, and how he doesn't hold back on having a human reaction to the horrors of war.
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COP15: A beginner's guide

By Chuck Olsen, The Uptake

You've heard a lot of talk about this United Nations climate change conference in Copenhagen. Or, maybe you haven't heard much at all. David Corn, Washington Bureau Chief for Mother Jones, is here to shed some light on the big questions: Who are the major players?MORE »

CELLPHONE VID: "We are peaceful. What about you?"

By Chuck Olsen, The Uptake

December 16: A close-up struggle of protesters vs. police on the front lines of a demonstration at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. Video by Chuck Olsen for The UpTake.

COP15: Sudden death

By Chuck Olsen, The Uptake

Naomi Klein, columnist for The Nation, asks: "A lot of people say, give Obama time. The guy was just elected - what do you say to that?" MORE »

COP15: Sudden death

By Chuck Olsen, The Uptake

Naomi Klein, columnist for The Nation, asks: "A lot of people say, give Obama time. The guy was just elected - what do you say to that?"
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TC Media Alliance Fall Media Forum

By Chuck Olsen, The Uptake

Thanks to The Uptake for live-streaming today's forum on Networking and the New Media Landscape: Reporting news, building community, making money. Click "MORE" to see video.
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VIDEO | Megan's journey: From spinal taps to Glamorama

By Chuck Olsen, TC Daily Planet

On May 9, 2008, young Megan Nurnberger was diagnosed with leukemia. Now in sixth grade, Megan has survived a long trial of sometimes-painful treatment with the love and support of her family and friends. Now, Megan is dedicated to helping find a cure for cancer and is eager to share her story to help others.MORE »

RNC Eve: Police Seize Sustainable Living Bus

By Chuck Olsen, The Uptake

Delyla Wilson tours the country with her family in the "PermiBus," a mobile permaculture demonstration. The group is in the Twin Cities to teach people about sustainable living practices.

On the evening of Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008 the bus was pulled over in what police eventually described as a routine traffic stop.MORE »

NWA/Delta merger: what about the workers?

By Chuck Olsen, The Uptake